I missed DSS#30

[silversx80]

I'm pretty bummed, but I still wanted to try my idea and post it up. I really enjoy the challenges because they force me to expand my thoughts on photography. Feel free to leave comments, I always appreciate them. I'm also making my way through the entrants and will leave comments where I can.

Self-portraits

1)
http://silversx80.smugmug.com/photos/616189736_B9ffb-L.jpg

2)
http://silversx80.smugmug.com/photos/616188382_3qEFV-L.jpg

[WhatSheSaw]

I like the concept and they are well executed, except I find the facial shadows a bit disturbing. That's not necessarily bad, because it makes me think about them a bit more.

The shadow on your nose in the 2nd emphasize the shape of it.

In neither one are both eyes visible.

[Katmitchell]

Hey Silver..

So... finally a face to go with the name? Awesome..


I like the first shot better.. The second one is ok, but I am not fond of the spoke looking like it is going up "into" his nose.. However, I like the profile and view of your face in the #2nd one, gotta love that serious look in your eye...

I am big on shadow play.. and I love what you did in #1 with the shadows on the wall.. My only nit is that I would have preferred a completed half shadow across the face, instead of the semi-circle shadow that fills in toward the nose.....

Bummer you missed the deadline.. but nice work all the same...:thumb hopefully you will keep a close eye on the calendar for this next round, it would be cool to see you back in the game..:wink

Kat


Edit: I just now noticed the Joe in your signature.. I have never noticed it before.. Well, I am so used to calling you Silver, I am going to have to re-train myself.. haha..

[silversx80]

Thanks for the comments WSS and Kat!

When it comes to human form, I really like shadow-play and low-key stuff too :wink.

Should be in the game for DSS#31. I've been racking my brain since Monday. :scratch

[Katmitchell]

Well hopefully the racking will pay off..:wink

Look forward to seeing what you come up with as always..

Kat